Buckingham Close is in London and in Ealing district. W5 1TS is located in the Pitshanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckingham Close, London, W5 1TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W5 1TU, W5 1TT, W5 1RS, W5 1RY, W5 1BX, W5 1TP, W5 1RX, W5 1TN, W5 1HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W5 1TS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 55.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 43% | 44.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 36% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 36.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 47.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 29.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 18% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 8.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 54.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.2% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 76.1% | 65.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 57% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 57% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 14% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 12.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 57.4% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 33.9% | 33.3% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 1% | -22.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Close was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Hanger Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckingham Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hanger Hill and the 86th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 380.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-10-03 | £305,967 |
| 61 Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2025-03-24 | £846,197 |
| 63 Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2024-07-26 | £730,368 |
| 31 Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £617,000 | 2022-07-06 | £634,157 |
| 7 Buckingham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-10-16 | £335,505 |
W5 1TS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 3,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL | 2out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ealing Primary School Pitshanger Lane , Ealing W5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Woodfield Road , Ealing W5 1SL | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QT | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier First School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier Middle School Helena Road , Ealing W5 2RA | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perivale Middle School Federal Road , Perivale UB6 7AF | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Middle School Oaklands Road , Hanwell W7 2DP | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Lovelace Church of England High School Park View Road , Ealing W5 2JX | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Green High School The Green , W5 5EW | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Tertiary College Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,816 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST 2 Cleveland Road , Ealing W13 8AX | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's Junior School 5 Montpelier Avenue , Ealing W5 2XP | - not rated | 557 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Benedict's School 54 Eaton Rise , Ealing W5 2ES | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angelo Preparatory School 10 Montpelier Road , Ealing W5 2QP | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ealing College Upper School 83 The Avenue , Ealing W13 8JS | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscars | 125 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 241 yd | |
| Blue Ocean ( Pitshanger ) London Limited | 151 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 241 yd | |
| Atlantis Greek Restaurant | 84 - 86 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 277 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts | 74 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 279 yd | |
| Cinnamon Cafe | 90 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Inn | 124 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 339 yd | |
| St Benedicts Mens Club | Welsby Court, Eaton Rise | 470 yd | |
| Duke Of Kent | The Duke Of Kent, Scotch Common | 533 yd | |
| Benet Club | St Benedicts Parish Office, 2 Marchwood Crescent | 676 yd | |
| Brentham Club & Perry Cafe | Brentham Club, 38A Meadvale Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 94 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 282 yd | |
| Westside Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 92 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 285 yd | |
| West Kebab | 48 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 318 yd | |
| Pizza Piccolo | 40 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 107 - 109 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing | 251 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | The Co-operative Food, 116 - 118 Pitshanger Lane | 324 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill & Ealing High School CLEVELAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 344 yd |
| St Barnabas Church And Millennium Hall ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL ST. BARNABAS MILLENNIUM HALL PITSHANGER LANE | 485 yd | |
| St Benedicts School EATON RISE | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Pitshanger Park MEADVALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Brentham Sports Club Ltd 38A 38A MEADVALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Scotch Common Scotch Common | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Thames Valley University (Closed) Argyle Road | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Argyle Road Pitches ARGYLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.